Management
Analysis: Why Is Trump Protecting Scott Pruitt?
How has the head of the EPA withstood a deluge of corruption scandals? It all comes back to the president.
Management
13 Unions File Lawsuit Against All Three Workforce Executive Orders
The coalition of smaller federal employee unions argues that the executive orders unconstitutionally usurp the power of Congress, unions, management and independent agencies.
Oversight
Federal Employees Last Year Broke Record for Proving Retaliation By Managers
New laws and better employee results from watchdog are giving supervisors "more to fear" than ever, whistleblower advocate says.
Management
For Many Students, Government Agencies Are the Most Attractive Employers. Really.
Students in three of five broad areas of study ranked a non-business employer at the top.
Management
You’re More Vulnerable to Isolation and Stress Than You Think
It’s vital to foster the connections that will help you and your employees become healthier and perform better.
Management
EPA Under Fire for Slow Rolling Release of Public Records
Critics accuse Scott Pruitt of steering staff to focus on Obama-era requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act.
Management
Republican Lawmakers Ask Trump to Repeal Workforce Executive Orders
House GOP members argue a collaborative labor-management relationship saves money, improves operations.
Management
The FBI May Soon Face a Reckoning
An upcoming report from the Justice Department inspector general is expected to criticize the leadership of the bureau for its conduct during the 2016 presidential election.
Management
Only 1 In 4 Women Who Have Been Sexually Harassed Tell Their Employers. Here’s Why They’re Afraid
Courts have created three legal barriers that have made it much harder for workers to complain to their employers about sexual harassment.
Management
New Collective Bargaining Rules Won't Hurt Telework, OPM Says
A recent executive order is intended to speed up the collective bargaining negotiation process, but won’t impact existing governmentwide policies encouraging telework, officials said.
Management
IRS Is Warned That Its Private Debt Collectors Are Harming the Poor
Taxpayer advocate says her long-time fears about the program are coming true.
Management
Union Files Injunction to Stop Workforce Executive Orders
National Treasury Employees Union claims if enacted, new rules on collective bargaining would cause "irreparable injuries" to federal workers.
Management
Justice Task Forces Arrest 2,300 Online Child Sex Suspects
Technology-facilitated crimes against children are increasing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.
Management
Meet the State Department Employee Who Helped Make It Possible for Trump and Kim to Understand One Another
Lee Yun-hang is a long-time interpreter who has worked for multiple presidents.
Management
The Biggest Problem The World's Workforce Faces Is a Classic Management Issue
"Any change you make needs to be going with your people, not against them," says Moya Greene, CEO of Royal Mail, who spoke at the CogX Festival of All Things AI.
Management
Government Is Data Rich, But Information Poor
More leaders need to be able to turn data into insights.
Management
Why Mean Bosses Get Nice After Lashing Out
After yelling at an employee, for example, an abusive boss might work to repair their "moral ledger."
Management
Booz Allen Wins Corrective Action from GSA on Army Software Contract
GAO backs most but not all of the contractor’s bid protest against Raytheon.
Management
Trump Administration Begins Probing Private Landowners Along Border Over Wall Construction
The administration is looking to spend $240 million for a company to assess real estate along the border.
Management